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The Arab Desk leads The Eastern Herald's reporting on the Middle East and North Africa. The desk has covered the Gaza-Israel war since October 2023, the Iran-Israel war of 2025-2026, the fall of the Assad government in Syria, Hezbollah's political and military shifts in Lebanon, the war in Yemen, and the diplomatic realignment of the Gulf states under the Abraham Accords and the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement.

Donald Trump speaks at the NATO summit after declaring the interim Iran peace accord is over.

Trump Declares Iran Peace Accord ‘Over’, US Strikes Resume, Middle East Tensions Spiral

President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that the interim memorandum of understanding intended to end the conflict between the US and Iran was “over,” signaling a dramatic collapse in diplomatic efforts and

July 8, 2026

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Trump Says Iran's Denuclearization Is Moving Along Well as Talks Focus on Shipping Fees

Trump Says Iran’s Denuclearization Is ‘Moving Along Well.’ The Talks Covered Shipping Fees.

President Trump said 'the denuclearization of Iran is moving along well' after July 1 talks in Doha. The technical discussions focused on the Strait of Hormuz and $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds. The IAEA has had no inspector access

July 8, 2026

by Arab Desk

A woman walks past an anti-Israeli mural in Tehran, Iran, June 2026, during the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict

Iran Strikes Two Vessels in Strait of Hormuz as Doha Ceasefire Talks Collapse

Iran struck two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday as a tanker caught

Millions of mourners fill Tehran's Azadi Avenue during the state funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on July 6, 2026

Millions March Through Tehran as Khamenei’s Coffin Passes and Mourners Hang Trump Effigy

Millions packed Tehran on Monday for Khamenei's funeral procession, where mourners hung a Trump effigy and

Egypt sends two medical aid planes to Sudan

A statement from the army spokesman said: “In pursuance of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s directives, and within the framework of Egypt’s support and solidarity with the Sudanese people in various hardships and

May 16, 2023

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Sudanese army spokesman: We control all parts of the country

Abdullah added, in statements to “Sky News Arabia”: • “Regarding the situation in Khartoum, the rebels (referring to the Rapid Support Forces) failed to achieve their strategic objective from day one. •

May 16, 2023

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US retail sales rose less than expected in April

The weaker-than-expected increase in retail sales last month, reported by the US Commerce Department on Tuesday, may have reflected a moderate increase in auto sales, which some economists said was due to

November 29, 2024

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Libyan Parliament Spokesperson: This is why Bashagha was arrested and returned for investigation

And the Libyan House of Representatives decided by a majority of votes to appoint Finance Minister Osama Hammad as head of the government, which was based in Sirte in order to avoid

May 16, 2023

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‘European development’: Earthquake depletes Turkey’s economy, losses are shocking

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said inflation had started to fall after energy prices rose following the war in Ukraine, but the average inflation rate was still 14.3 % in

October 2, 2025

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Eurostat revises EU growth data for the first quarter

And Eurostat said on Tuesday, after collecting revised data, that the European Union, which includes 27 countries as a whole, recorded growth of 0.2%, not 0.3%, in the first three month of

May 16, 2023

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Presidential elections in Turkey.. Soylu reveals the preparations for the second round

Soylu told ‘Sky News Arabia’ in response to a question about the preparations for the second round and the European Union’s call on Turkey to fix the flaws in the electoral process:

October 2, 2025

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Trevena Basile.. An Egyptian who underwent a genetic test to discover her sudden origin

Trivena Basile, an Egyptian born in the city of Tanta, owns 100% of the assets of ancient Egypt. Genetic computer testing confirmed Trevena’s relationship to his Egyptian ancestors, with no other origins,

May 16, 2023

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Al Seer Marine invests approximately $70 million in ADNOC Logistics

This step is part of the company’s strategy to diversify its investment portfolio. Al Seer Marine is committed to driving the continued growth of its shareholders through investment in leading companies that

May 16, 2023

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Reuters: Saudi Arabia sells sukuk in two tranches for $6 billion

The document released by one of the senior executives in the bid said Saudi Arabia had sold sukuk in two tranches, each worth $3 billion, for six and ten years. The document

October 2, 2025

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Trump Declares Iran Peace Accord ‘Over’, US Strikes Resume, Middle East Tensions Spiral

Trump Says Iran’s Denuclearization Is ‘Moving Along Well.’ The Talks Covered Shipping Fees.

Iran Strikes Two Vessels in Strait of Hormuz as Doha Ceasefire Talks Collapse

Millions March Through Tehran as Khamenei’s Coffin Passes and Mourners Hang Trump Effigy

Egypt sends two medical aid planes to Sudan

Sudanese army spokesman: We control all parts of the country

US retail sales rose less than expected in April

Libyan Parliament Spokesperson: This is why Bashagha was arrested and returned for investigation

‘European development’: Earthquake depletes Turkey’s economy, losses are shocking

Eurostat revises EU growth data for the first quarter

Presidential elections in Turkey.. Soylu reveals the preparations for the second round

Trevena Basile.. An Egyptian who underwent a genetic test to discover her sudden origin

Al Seer Marine invests approximately $70 million in ADNOC Logistics

Reuters: Saudi Arabia sells sukuk in two tranches for $6 billion

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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